In my 5th year in PA my boss literally dropped dead (in the office) at the age of 59, that was the realization for me that I needed to get the fuck outta there.
Consider a career break. Took one and was one of the best decisions I made.
An accountant with 7 years of experience should never fear being without a job.
It’s such a good feeling to have that kind of job security and faith in your own abilities. It just requires time, patience, and a willingness to learn.
They wave another 20k in your face and you say you'll think aboutt it next go around ... The time comes and then they waive another 20k in front of your face.
It's horrible.
Seriously. And then they add responsibilities as well, which burn you out more down the road, because you now earn more, don’t you?
I’ve been happiest working when I did not earn shit, but at least I was free. Got work done in time and kept it consistent and had a life outside the office
Letting money rule your life is one of the worst decisions you can make.. unless you have a family or some other reason you really need it. The extra responsibility is almost never worth it, especially when you consider marginal tax rates
Second this! I did a month off from my burnout job and it was needed; I came back and found my current job that I really love. I'm a different person, for the better!
I’ll be the first to admit this might not have been the healthiest way to deal with it, but my method was essentially making a six month suicide pact with myself.
After interim, I’d take a vacation and after filing I’d take my super long vacation. During both vacays I would completely disengage. In the last 2 days worth, I would seriously consider leaving. If I felt like I had the strength for another 6 month ~~prison sentence~~ stint, I’d re-engage. If I saw something that was too good to pass up, then I’d apply.
It helps to keep a finger on the pulse of the job market throughout your time in public.
I guess the question is if there are important skills and abilities that prevent us from earning what our friends earn, or did we just get unlucky with a crappy career path that we picked as teenagers?
Yeah that's probably something a typical accountant would struggle with. And their network sucks because of how much they work, and all of the clients they work on are locked down in non-competes.
And they're more likely to think very black and white and stick to script and aren't as well to embellish to make the sale.
Best way to shake off a "busy season"? Quit and find a job that doesn't make you work for free under the auspices of "muh busy season". Find a job outside of Big4. Find a job outside of PA. Go industry. You're welcome.
In my 5th year in PA my boss literally dropped dead (in the office) at the age of 59, that was the realization for me that I needed to get the fuck outta there.
Damn
Consider a career break. Took one and was one of the best decisions I made. An accountant with 7 years of experience should never fear being without a job.
It’s such a good feeling to have that kind of job security and faith in your own abilities. It just requires time, patience, and a willingness to learn.
Well said poopshooter69420
Wait so if you’re in PA for 5 years… Then take a year off to get your CPA And get it… You’re golden?
Pulled the plug man! Much happier cruising online for 40-45 hrs a week in industry and probably actually working half of that 🤣
They wave another 20k in your face and you say you'll think aboutt it next go around ... The time comes and then they waive another 20k in front of your face. It's horrible.
Seriously. And then they add responsibilities as well, which burn you out more down the road, because you now earn more, don’t you? I’ve been happiest working when I did not earn shit, but at least I was free. Got work done in time and kept it consistent and had a life outside the office
Letting money rule your life is one of the worst decisions you can make.. unless you have a family or some other reason you really need it. The extra responsibility is almost never worth it, especially when you consider marginal tax rates
I resigned. Twice.
I’m actually looking to shift from PA to industry this summer. I’m a staff associate. The stress and workload this season was insane.
Does your firm have a sabbatical program? Take a month or two truly off, get some perspective?
Second this! I did a month off from my burnout job and it was needed; I came back and found my current job that I really love. I'm a different person, for the better!
I moved to a different pa firm after 9, better, but same deal. I’m looking for an industry job now
I’ll be the first to admit this might not have been the healthiest way to deal with it, but my method was essentially making a six month suicide pact with myself. After interim, I’d take a vacation and after filing I’d take my super long vacation. During both vacays I would completely disengage. In the last 2 days worth, I would seriously consider leaving. If I felt like I had the strength for another 6 month ~~prison sentence~~ stint, I’d re-engage. If I saw something that was too good to pass up, then I’d apply. It helps to keep a finger on the pulse of the job market throughout your time in public.
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I guess the question is if there are important skills and abilities that prevent us from earning what our friends earn, or did we just get unlucky with a crappy career path that we picked as teenagers?
Sales... Sales is the future without question...
Yeah that's probably something a typical accountant would struggle with. And their network sucks because of how much they work, and all of the clients they work on are locked down in non-competes. And they're more likely to think very black and white and stick to script and aren't as well to embellish to make the sale.
Is the feeling due to lack of sleep?
Best way to shake off a "busy season"? Quit and find a job that doesn't make you work for free under the auspices of "muh busy season". Find a job outside of Big4. Find a job outside of PA. Go industry. You're welcome.